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The music of Christmas in 16th-century Spain
Dec 25, 2025Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares insi...
Why Gen Z says 'hotties need hobbies'
Dec 24, 2025Sewing, scrapbooking, sports clubs. Many Gen Z’ers are taking up real-world hobbies as an antidote to doomscrolling. Why hobbies make us happy — and how to get one. *** Thank you for listening. Help...
Have we taken therapy culture too far?
Dec 23, 2025A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could young people be losing what makes them uniquely huma...
What's lost when churches close
Dec 22, 2025An estimated 15,000 churches in the U.S. are likely to close in the next few years. Churches are more than places of worship – they are community centers, shelters, food banks. What's the community im...
Why giving can feel so good
Dec 19, 2025The holidays are all about giving, whether it's presents, donations or volunteer work. What's causing the warm glow you feel when you give someone a gift? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On ...
The Jackpod: It can happen here. It is happening.
Dec 19, 2025On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Philip Roth’s 2004 novel "The Plot Against America," and its parallels with the U.S. today. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation...
Why seeing red can give you the blues
Dec 18, 2025Color can affect our mood, memory and relationship to people and places. How is color being used to design the world around us and shape our feelings? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Poin...
What's driving the rise in grandparent childcare
Dec 17, 2025The number of grandparents helping with childcare is going up nationally. According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 42% of working parents rely on grandparents for childcare. What does it mean for the lives of...
Siddhartha Mukherjee on understanding cancer now
Dec 16, 2025In 2011, Siddhartha Mukherjee won the Pulitzer Prize for his biography of cancer, “The Emperor of All Maladies.” Now, he’s back with an update on how our understanding of cancer has advanced -- and wh...
Can we even trust videos anymore?
Dec 15, 2025OpenAI’s Sora 2 app lets anyone with a smartphone create AI-generated deepfake videos, from phony footage of a corgi rock climbing to fake videos of kids carrying guns in school. Is it time to stop be...